Communications Manager (UFP)

Posted on October 16, 2017

Reporting to the President & CEO, the Communications Manager is responsible for ensuring that the Forum uses communications as effectively as possible to advance the Forum’s mission and vision. Working in collaboration with the rest of the Forum team, the Communications Manager will develop and execute strategic communications plans, maximize the Forum’s new brand identity, and make appropriate and effective use of all Forum communications channels for our core work in public policy, philanthropy education, knowledge services and member services.

The Communications Manager will contribute as an active member of cross-organization teams and work collaboratively with other staff to advance program and organizational goals.

This is a full-time, exempt position based in the Forum’s Washington, DC office. Salary starts in the upper 60s, commensurate with experience, with a competitive benefits package including health coverage and a retirement plan.

TO APPLY

Submit a cover letter and resume to careers@unitedphilforum.org; please use the following subject line: “Communications Manager: Last Name, First Name.” Applications will be considered on a rolling basis.

The Forum is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to building a culturally diverse team and encourage applications from candidates from diverse backgrounds.

No telephone inquiries please.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Communications Planning & Strategy

Develop and execute a strategic communications plan to guide the Forum’s use of communications to advance the Forum’s mission and vision.

Develop and execute communications implementation plans for various Forum projects and initiatives.

Manage the effective use of the Forum’s new name and brand identity (launched in July 2017) in all Forum communications.

Manage all Forum communications policies and procedures.

Manage evaluations of all Forum communications.

Communications Execution

Write and update content for Forum’s website and manage all updates and changes to the website’s design, structure and navigation.

Manage, design and write all Forum e-newsletters, including a general newsletter and programs newsletter.

Manage, design and write copy for Forum marketing materials, including promotions for all Forum programs and for membership recruitment materials and communications.

Manage all communications for Forum’s annual conference, including conference promotions, on-site conference materials, use of social media, etc.

Manage and write content for Forum’s social media communications, including Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn.

Manage Forum’s blog, including original Forum contributions and contributions from guests.